M&A Deal Summary

Frontenac Acquires Dealer Services Network

On March 29, 2022, private equity firm Frontenac acquired information services company Dealer Services Network

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Frontenac’s 2nd transaction in the Information Services sector.
  • This is Frontenac’s 69th transaction in the United States.
  • This is Frontenac’s 4th transaction in Florida.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2022-03-29
Target Dealer Services Network
Sector Information Services
Buyer(s) Frontenac
Deal Type Recapitalization

Target

Dealer Services Network

Deerfield Beach, Florida, United States
DSN is a technology-enabled platform that automates and streamlines the title, registration and compliance processes for mobility companies and consumers alike. Its proprietary DealTracker™ platform delivers TaaS™ (Title as a Service), workflow, content management and compliance solutions. Dealer Services Network is based in Deerfield Beach, Florida.

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Buyer

Frontenac

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor

Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1971
PE ASSETS 2.1B USD
Size Large
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Frontenac is a Midwest US-based private equity firm that seek profitable, lower middle-market company investments with $5 to $25 million of EBITDA. Frontenac typically partners with management when pursuing acquisitions, including companies managed by owner-operators. Sectors of interest include financial services, healthcare services, education/HR services, manufacturing, publishing/media, and technology services. Frontenac was formed in 1971 and is based in Chicago, Illinois.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 73 of 79
Sector (Information Services) 2 of 2
Type (Recapitalization) 25 of 29
State (Florida) 4 of 4
Country (United States) 69 of 75
Year (2022) 1 of 3
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-12-02 TPC

Buffalo Grove, Illinois, United States

TPC engages in maintenance, repair, and operator training, with complete solutions for a 21st-century workforce to acquire, apply, and adapt essential technical and safety skills. TPC Training offers a complete portfolio of innovative industrial skills training methods, including online, live Instructor, VR, and innovative on-the-job simulations to fit every need and budget. TPC was founded in 1969 and is based in Buffalo Grove, Illinois.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2022-09-20 Spice Chain

East Brunswick, New Jersey, United States

Spice Chain Corporation is an importer, processor, packager and supplier of premium quality ingredients to the foodservice, private label retail and food manufacturing industries.

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